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R.Natarajan v. The Thasildar

2025-06-27Honourable Mr Justice N. Anand Venkatesh4 pages

IN THE HIGH COURT OF JUDICATURE AT MADRAS

DATED: 27.06.2025

CORAM

THE HONOURABLE MR.JUSTICE N.ANAND VENKATESH R.Natarajan S/o.T.M.Ramasamy @ Kuppan ... Petitioner Vs.

The Thasildar, Taluk Office, Velacherry, Chennai District.

... Respondent Writ Petition filed under Article 226 of the Constitution of India seeking issuance of a Writ of Mandamus directing the respondent to dispose the petitioner's representation dated 20.01.2025 and subsequently to issue legal heir certificate that petitioner and his brothers are the legal heir of petitioner's mother, namely deceased Mrs.Pattammal, died on 02.07.2007.

For Petitioner : Mr.G.Ranganathan For Respondent : Mr.R.Neelakandan, Additional Advocate General assisted by Mr.R.Murthi, Government Advocate *****

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This writ petition has been filed seeking issuance of a writ of mandamus directing the respondent to deal with the representation made by the petitioner on 20.01.2025 wherein the petitioner has sought for issuance of legal heirship certificate pursuant to the demise of her mother Pattammal.

2. Heard Mr.G.Ranganathan, learned counsel for petitioner and Mr.R.Neelakandan, learned Additional Advocate General assisted by Mr.R.Murthi, learned Government Advocate appearing for respondent.

3. The petitioner has to make a fresh online application to the respondent by providing all the particulars regarding the legal heirs of the deceased Pattammal. According to the petitioner, the said Pattammal died leaving behind three sons including the petitioner. Therefore, the petitioner has to follow the procedure and thereafter, claim for the legal heirship certificate from the respondent. On receipt of the online application from the petitioner, the respondent shall act upon the same and do the needful within a period of four (4) weeks from the date of receipt of online application from the petitioner. This writ petition is disposed of with the above direction. No 2/4

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27.06.2025 Index: yes/no Speaking Order/Non-Speaking Order gm To The Thasildar, Taluk Office, Velacherry, Chennai District.

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